Auxiliary Bishop-elect Joseph Galea Curmi will be ordained at a pontifical mass to be held at the Mdina Cathedral on Saturday evening.
The mass will be presided over by Archbishop Charles Scicluna.
In a brief video published on Thursday, Mgr Galea Curmi said that he was approaching the event with prayer and excitement.
“I pray to God to fill me with his strength and spirit, so that I can serve as His shepherd in my role as Malta’s auxiliary bishop,” he said.
In the video, Mgr Galea Curmi urged people to join the celebration and attend his episcopal ordination. The mass will begin at 7pm.